Locally-Sourced Premium Tequila Cocktails

Locally-sourced food is no stranger to the dinner table, and in a time where we are becoming more mindful of the food we eat and its origins, why not extend that same thinking to what we drink? During the warmer months, greenmarket produce such as cucumber, honeydew and basil are ripe for the picking, and what better way to use them than in a cocktail to be sipped after a long summer day?

Patrón tequila has joined forces with three of the country’s leading mixologists to create refreshingly sustainable cocktails that take the concept of locally-grown ingredients off the table and into the glass. Utilizing produce found at the local farmers market, each ingredient was carefully selected for its compatibility with Patrón Silver, Reposado and Añejo taking advantage of the refined flavor portfolio and smooth taste that the renowned tequila has become known for. Like Patrón itself, all of the recipes below are handcrafted, and are not only intended to embody the spirit of summer, but also to celebrate a season of locally sourced experiences.

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Directions:

Muddle Patrón Reposado Tequila and basil in mixing tin. Squeeze 1 lemon slice and discard. Add consommé, ice, and strawberry slices. Shake, and then pour with ice into old fashioned glass. Top with club soda. Garnish with strawberry slice.

To prepare strawberry consommé: Wash 1 pound of strawberries with stems removed, and place in bowl with 1/2 cup sugar: cover with saran wrap and place in double boiler. Cook over low heat for one hour, or until juices are released; remove from heat. Let cool and strain through a fine mesh strainer with a damp towel. Chill.

*This gives the cocktail a nice kick, but of course, can be left out for the faint of heart.

Patrón Greenmarket Cocktails mark the second installment of Patrón’s The Art of the Drink, a seasonal drink series that pays homage to the summer cocktail. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, for additional information, or images.